Videos and Articles About Arnis, Qi Gong, Stress, Diet, Inflammation, Martial Arts, and Wellness.
Arnis doesn’t avoid stress—it trains it. Through patterned striking, rhythm, and focused weapon work, practitioners learn to stay calm and...
A simple congee recipe adapted for arid and high-desert climates, supporting hydration, digestion, and recovery for qi gong practice in...
Arnis is more than a combat art—it’s a lifelong practice. This article explores how Filipino martial arts support joint health,...
Pro Arnis
Rattan bastons are essential for Filipino martial arts like Arnis and Eskrima—but not all sticks are created equal. This guide...
Coach David explains why you are far from helpless even when you are without a weapon like a stick, if...
Coach David Semanas talks about his humble beginnings in the Filipino Martial Arts and his love of stick fighting....
Qi Gong
Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese art that blends movement, breath, and intention to balance life energy (qi). This beginner’s...
Maoist China redefined Qi Gong by removing its spiritual and emotional roots, turning it into a mechanical health practice. This...
Qi Gong Master Mikel Steenrod explains how emotion activates the Shen to control qi, offering insight into the emotional basis...
Relieving Stress and Wellness
Chronic stress can make you biologically 10 years older. Discover how it shortens telomeres, fuels inflammation, and raises cortisol—and learn...
Can stress-induced aging be reversed? Scientists say it’s possible to slow—and sometimes partially reverse—cellular damage caused by stress. Discover what...
Stress and inflammation can feel like an endless cycle, harming your body, mind, and even your appearance. Learn how they’re...
Nutrition and Wellness
Qi Gong and Nutrition – Explore how food and qi gong have been linked across history, cultures, and modern wellness...
Fasting, Grain Avoidance (Bigu), and Food-as-Medicine in Early Taoism. Explore how ancient Taoist dietary practices connect with modern Qi Gong...
Bigu is often described as “living on Qi,” but that idea misses the point. This article explains what Bigu actually...